SONY WALKMAN WM-FX675 - Radio Cassette Player Manual

Specifications

Radio section

Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz

Tape section

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Playback: 40 - 15 000 Hz
Output
Headphones (iREMOTE) jack
Load impedance 8 - 300 Ω

General

Power requirements
1.5 V
Rechargeable battery
One R6 (size AA) battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 108.4 × 77.7 × 23.9 mm (4 ³/₈ × 3 1/₈ × ³¹/32 inches)
Mass
Approx. 145 g (5.2 oz)

Supplied accessories

• Battery case (1)
• Stereo headphones or earphones with remote control (1)
• Battery charger (1)
• Rechargeable battery (NC-6WM, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd) (1)
• Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
• Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery life (Approx. hours)

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
**When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).

Note

• The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Preparations

Prepare a dry battey (not supplied) or the rechargeable battery (supplied).

Dry Battery

Attach the supplied battery case, and then insert one R6 (size AA) battery with correct polarity.

Note

• For maximum performance we recommend that you use a Sony alkaline battery.

Rechargeable Battery

1. Insert the supplied rechargeable battery (NC6WM) into the charger with correct polarity.
   See the and indications on your charger.
   
2. Plug in the charger to the house current (mains).
   Full charging takes about 2.5 hours.
3. Insert the fully charged battery into the rechargeable battery compartment.
   

You can charge the battery about 300 times.

When to replace/charge the battery

Replace or charge the battery when "e" flashes in the display.

Playing a Tape

1. Insert a cassette and if the HOLD function is on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.
2. Press (play) stop) on the remote control and adjust the volume with VOL.
   (On the main unit, press REPEAT.)

When adjusting the volume on the remote control
Set the VOL control on the main unit to around 6.

When adjusting the volume on the main unit
Set the VOL control on the remote control at maximum.

Operation on the remote control

To	Press
Switch playback to the other side	for 2 seconds or more during playback
Stop playback	once during playback
Repeat the current track (Repeat Single Track function)	twice during playback To stop a single repeat, press once.

Operation on the main unit

To	Press
Switch playback to the other side	REPEAT during playback
Stop playback	(stop)
Repeat the current track (Repeat Single Track function)	REPEAT for 2 seconds or more during playback To stop a single repeat, press it again.

Other tape operations

* If on the remote control is pressed during fast forward or rewind, the Walkman switches to playback.
**Automatic Music Sensor

Adjusting playback modes

To select playback direction m ode

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to MODE. Then press SET to select the desired mode.

To play	Select
both sides repeatedly
both sides once from the FWD side

To skip a long space betw een tracks (BL SK IP* function)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to BL. Then press SET to show " ".

* The tape is fast-forwarded to the next track if there is a blank space longer than 12 seconds.

To play a tape recorded with Dolby* B NR system

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to NR (Dolby noise reduction). Then press SET to show " ".

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Listening to the Radio

1. Press BAND• RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND• RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM, FM1, or FM2.
3. Press MENU on the main unit repeatedly and set "__" ( the cursor) in the display to TUNE MODE.
4. For manual tuning
   1. Press SET to choose MANUAL.
   2. Press TUNE/ PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in to the desired station.
      Hold down TUNE/ PRESET + or – for a few sounds to scan for stations.

For preset tuning

1. Press SET to choose PRESET.
2. Press TUNE/ PRESET + or – repeatedly to recall the desired preset station. To use preset tuning, preset stations first (see "Presetting Radio Stations").

To turn off the radio

Press RADIO OFF.

To improve the broadcast reception

• For AM: Reorient the unit itself.
• For FM: Extend the remote control cord (antenna).
  If the reception is still not good, press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to FM MODE. Then press SET to choose from "MONO" (monaural), "LOCAL" or none (stereo) for best reception.

To operate from the rem ote control

To turn on the radio, press RADIO ON/ BAND• OFF for more than one second (while the tape is in stop mode only).
To select the band, press RADIO ON/ BAND• OFF for more than one second while the radio is on. To tune in or recall a preset station, press PRESET+ or –.
To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON/ BAND• OFF.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can store radio stations into the unit's memory. You can preset up to 32 stations —12 each for FM1 and FM2 and 8 for AM.

Tuning in to and Storing Radio Stations A utom atically (A uto-Mem ory Scanning function)

1. Press BAND• RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND• RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM, FM1, or FM2.
3. Press ENTER until "A" appears in the display. The Walkman starts searching and storing stations.

Then the preset number appears.

Note

• Do not remove the power sources until all the stations are stored.

Storing Radio Stations Manually (Manual-Mem ory function)

You can preset the stations in any order.

1. Press BAND• RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND• RADIO ON repeatedly to select AM, FM1, or FM2.
3. Press ENTER.
   The frequency digits will flash in the display.
4. Press TUNE/ PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in to the desired station and press ENTER. The preset number will flash in the display.
5. Press TUNE/ PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number and press ENTER. The station is preset to the number of your choice.

Notes

• If you cannot complete step 4 or 5 while the indications are flashing, repeat from step 3.
• If you preset a new station to the same preset number, the previously stored station will be erased.

To cancel the stored station

Follow the procedure above and in step 4, instead of tuning in to a station, press and hold TUNE/ PRESET + or – until "– – – –" is displayed. Press ENTER while "– – – –" is flashing. The preset number will flash in the display.
Press TUNE/ PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset number you want to cancel and press ENTER.

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — HOLD Function

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the controls of the Walkman or the remote control.

Emphasizing Sound

1. Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor in the display to SOUND.
2. Press SET repeatedly to select the sound emphasis of your choice.
   RV: Sound Revitalizer.
   Emphasizes treble sound.
   MB: Mega Bass.
   Emphasizes bass sound (moderate effect).
   GRV: Groove.
   Emphasizes bass sound (strong effect). no message: normal (no effect).

Note

• If the sound is distorted with the mode "GRV", turn down the volume of the main unit or select other modes.

Protecting Your Hearing — AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)

Press MENU repeatedly to set the cursor to AVLS in the display. Then press SET to show " ".

To cancel the A VLS function
Press SET so that " " disappears.

Note

• The AVLS setting will be canceled when you replace the battery.

Precautions

On rechargeable battery and charger

• Remove the charger unit from the wall outlet as soon aspossible after the rechargeable battery has been charged. Overcharging may damage the rechargeable battery.
• The battery charger and the rechargeable battery may becomewarm during charging, but this is not a problem.
• Do not tear off the film on the rechargeable battery.
• Use only the supplied battery charger to charge the suppliedrechargeable battery.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the battery. When you carry it withyou, use the supplied carrying case. If you are not using the case, do not carry the battery with other metallic objects such as keys, rings in your pocket.
• If the rechargeable battery is new or has not been used for along time, it may not be charged completely until you use it several times.

On batteries

• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Do not carry the dry or rechargeable batteries with coins orother metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• When you do not use the Walkman for a long time, remove thebattery to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

On the unit

• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may causea malfunction.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in aplace subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows closed.
• The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down whenusing the unit at high temperatures (above 40˚C/ 104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0˚C/ 32°F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition.
• If the unit has not been used for long period of time, set it in theplayback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before you start using again.

On tapes long er than 90 m inutes

We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily.

On the remote control

Use the supplied remote control only with this unit.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/ earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphones/ earphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Do not use headphones/ earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume to a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On maintenance

To clean the tape head and path

Use the cleaning cassette CHK-1W (not supplied) every 10 hours of use.
Use only the recommended cleaning cassette.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Clean the headphones/ earphones and remote control plugs and the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.

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